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When it comes to the annual backto-school supply list for young students, crayons are still at the top. It’s no secret that kids love new boxes full of colorful crayons with sharp points, but what about last year’s stash? There’s no reason to throw out those worn-down stubs from school and a summer of coloring and art projects.

Instead of tossing them in the trash, collect them in a box and get going with this repurposing activity that turns old crayons into new shapes. You and your kids can make creative “designer” crayons — perfect for fall art activities or favors at your child’s next birthday party.

There are numerous techniques I’ve used over the years, including melting crayons in jars and pouring the liquid into plastic molds. But this year, I’ve landed on a simple, no-mess approach: melt crayon pieces in a silicone mold in the oven. There are different sizes and shapes of molds available to inspire you, such as fall leaves, animals and silly characters. Or, go basic like I did with a standard silicone icecube tray, which formed easy-to-handle chunky crayon squares.

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Try out a new crayon on a piece of paper and you’ll discover that it really works. If you still have extra crayons in the sorted piles, make another batch and enjoy sharing the remade crayons with family and friends.

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Remove the paper wrapper from crayons. Let kids break them into pieces and sort into stacks according to colors.

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PASSPORT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY The West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick is accepting Passport Applications (DS-11 Forms only) on behalf of the US Dept. of State. Please contact Information Services at 828-3750, Ext. 1 or email ref@wwpl. org to schedule an appointment or for more information. For even more information, you can call 1-577-487-2778 or visit travel.state.gov

OXYGEN-Anytime, anywhere. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. Only 2.8 pounds!

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Limited lines to ensure the safety of our customers and employees

30 Arnold Farm Road West Greenwich, RI 02817

Open Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat 8-2, Closed Sun.

LOCALLY GROWN SWEET CORN ARRIVING DAILY!

7 oz.

All Varieties

Tate’s Cookies

5lb Bag Boneless, Well Trimmed

3.99bag

9.99

includes Gluten Free

Grape Tomatoes

1.49pt.

Chicken Breast

Beautiful Pick of the Season Red or Green

Seedless Grapes

1.99lb.

Broccoli Crowns

Jumbo Cauliflower

Fresh, Large

Lemonade

3.99lb.

2.99

1.29lb.

Half Gallon

Asparagus

WE HAVE 5 LB. & 16 LB. BAGS OF ICE

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OUR STORE MAY LOOK LIKE A WAREHOUSE BUT WE ARE A MODIFIED GROCERY STORE. PLEASE STOP IN!

Questions about In-Store Shopping please call 401-392-4230 Sales good only at West Greenwich location. Prices in effect from August 25 - August 31

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Puzzle Page Peters’ Pool Service

Insured

In-Ground and Above Ground

ST PATRIS

S IL CS S. S

24 Hour Burner Service Automatic Delivery Discount Fuel Oil Heating Assistance Vendor Residential & Commercial Oil & Kerosene Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel

POOL CLOSINGS In-Grounds Starting at $200 Above Grounds Starting at $150 With 30 years experience the Peters’ brothers will provide their customers exceptional service at a fair price.

License #16 • MP #7897 • Master E-#1101

823-9291

Please Call Richard Peters (401)573-6511

WE ARE THE AUTHORITY ON LOW PRICES

FIREWOOD

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Green Firewood...........$175/cord Semi-Seasoned Firewood....$200/cord

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Seasoned, Clean, Hand Loaded Firewood.. $240/cord

A Division of Dan’s Oil, Inc.

Call or Text

Mark V. Parisella Discount Oil Lic. #130 HOPE, RI 615-9962

K. Wilcox Landscaping Inc. Landscape Lighting Outdoor Living Areas

• Backhoe • Retaining Walls • Excavating • Hydroseeding

• Landscape Design • Lawn Installations • Masonry – Walks • Lawn Sprinklers Member of RINLA Fully Insured Lic. #6442

Call 392-3136 Ask for Kurt Email: wilcoxlandscaping86@verizon.net

kwilcoxlandscaping.com Visit Our Nursery at 73 Hopkins Hill Rd., West Greenwich

PHENIX

OIL

401-464-1286

Richard’s Oil OIL 2 Station Street, Coventry

822-1543

YOUR #1 OIL DEALER

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Have your boiler cleaned NOW! Talk Person to Person 24/7

Radio Dispatch • Automatic Delivery Fuel Assistance Vendor • RI License #95. MPF #2297

24 Hour Burner Service Rick & Greg Nunes

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DISCOUNT PRICES C.O.D. Joe Dessert • 822-1938 License #78

Family Owned & Operated

Verrier Tree Service

• Removal • Pruning • Stump Grinding • Land Clearing • House Lots • Subdivisions • Firewood Available

• Free Estimates • Insured • Licensed Arborist • Mulch • Commercial • Residential • 24 Hr. Everyday Service

Since 1974

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#2 Fuel Oil Kerosene

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RELIABLE SERVICE

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Same Day Service • Competitive Pricing Multiple Sizes Available

822-4430

99

$

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and Up!!

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R.I. Lic. MP 001740 Ct. Lic. #266037

EASYFLOW PLUMBING

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Custom quality workmanship for homeowner satisfaction.

Ray (Chip) Hinkson

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Home Improvement David R. Laferriere • 378-4487

John’s Construction

Finish Carpenter • Quality Finish Work Since 1980

• Wainscoting • Crown Moldings • Fireplace Surrounds • Interior & Exterior Doors

COVENTRY, RI • REG. #22280 • INSURED

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Sprinkler System Installations Foundation Drains & Sump Pumps Master Irrigation Lic. #135

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We Handle Your Project from Start to Finish. No Project too Small!

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b is No Jo l al Too Sm

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RI Reg #2244

401-885-7315

Insured Estimates

397-7662

(401)

M&M Paving

GENERATORS: Transfer switches installed. Master Electrician. RI #A4602. Insured. Call Jay, 826-2826.

STEVEN’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS: If it needs repair and has to do with wood... We’ll fix it! RI Reg. #38944.

286-7123.

, INC.

• Seamless Gutters • Gutter Cleaning • Aluminum Trim • Siding • Roofing • Painting

Reg #4508

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P O W E RWA S H I N G (no chemicals).

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Insured RI Reg #21649

THE GUTTER GODS

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for all your Tree removal Needs

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Interior Specialists

• REPAIRS • REMODELING • NEW CONSTRUCTION • CEILINGS & WALLS

RI Reg. #7634

LEAVITT’S TREE SERVICE COMPLETE TREE SERVICE Tree Removal and Trimming Land Clearing ■ Bucket Truck Stump Grinding Licensed Arborist - Insured

Tom Leavitt

397-7022 or 392-3133 826-0100 738-7200 475-6900 860-376-4400 978-343-2900

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CO

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A MAX T. VALUE STORE

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Reg. #344

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PHALT PAVING

Residential & Commercial - Guaranteed Serving Rhode Island since 1980

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i m a te s Rick Rivers, President

RI Reg #24335

Quatro Concrete Construction, Inc.

MIKE RAPOSA PAINTING

Ceiling & Wall Repair Interior & Exterior Paint & Stain

Wallpapering • Organized • Clean

Affordable - Dependable All Work Guaranteed No Job Too Small Quality Workmanship

954-3686

Reg.#14105 BBB Free• Estimates Reg.#14105Member • Free Estimates Insured

DECORATIVE CONCRETE

Stamped Concrete • Exposed Aggregate PATIOS • POOL APRONS • SIDEWALKS • DRIVEWAYS

Proudly Serving the Ocean State for Over 30 Years

647-3881

(401)

quatroconcrete.com FOSTER, RI ALLI QUATRO, REG. #567

Paul Santos Construction General Contracting

Windows • Doors • Roofing • Etc.

VINYL SIDING ROOFING Senior Discount 10% Off Insured • Free Estimates

255-6647 RI Reg. #22318

WORRY FREE Septic Services get it done!

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Rhode island Septic Services EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST • Serving All of Rhode Island

OV CEL ER EB 60 RAT YE ING AR S

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Home Improvement JAMIE’S POWERWASH & DECK STAINING

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Insured Reg. #26406 Residential/Commercial

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

All Phases of Pest Control Call 397-9160

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H

BUILDING & RESTORATION INC.

“A Family Tradition” - Building in RI for Over 100 Years

Specializing in Insurance Claims

WATER • FIRE • WIND DAMAGE Commercial / Residential

• Bathrooms • Windows • Roofs • Custom Finish Work

EMERGENCY ROOF REPAIRS

Call Norm – 828-7020

Insured

houleBandR@gmail.com

RI Reg. #96

228-3647

Reg. #40392

PATCHES REPAIRS NEW OR RESURFACED CEILINGS RI Reg. #2139 & WALLS FREE ESTIMATES

392-3319

WIND DAMAGE ROOF REPAIRS

OULE

• Doors • New Construction • Decks • Additions • Remodeling • Kitchens • Vinyl Siding

Insured • Free Estimates Call & book an appt. today!

Plastering

HOMES � DECKS � GUTTERS � CONCRETE PATIOS � CONDO COMPLEXES

INTERIOR PAINTING HANDYMAN SERVICES CONSTRUCTION

Reilly Fence Inc.

Professional installations of Vinyl • Wood • Aluminum Chainlink Fences

INSURANCE CLAIM EXPERT

SUNTECH ROOFING 261-6066

(401)

Free Estimates • Registration #5482

Need Well Water Service?

NO WATER?

PUMPS  TANKS WATER FILTRATION WELL DRILLING JOHN LEMME formerly of DS Lorenson Well Drilling

Call 401-385-3330

24 Hour Phone Line Insured • Licensed in RI #40683 & CT PLM 0288911-J1

L & L ROOFING Call Now for a (401)823-0490 FREE ESTIMATE LLroofing@hotmail.com RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL All Types of Shingle Roofs • Plywood Replacement • Tear-Offs In Business 25 Years • Reg. #135 1527 Main Street • West Warwick, RI 02893

CESARIO PAVING CO. ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS PARKING AREAS SEAL COATING RI Reg. #4541

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(401)486-4561 • (401)739-4372

Established 1950 • 3rd Generation Pavers

BRANCHES CHIPPED FLAT RATES

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At Your Service CESSPOOL SERVICE ________________________

CHEVALIER CESSPOOL CLEANERS: Cesspools and septic tanks pumped. New systems installed. Sewer connections. 736-8313.

CLEANING SERVICE ________________________

LUCKY DUCKY CLEANING SERVICES: Licensed, insured.

Reliable rates. Residential, commercial, new construction, boats.

Flexible schedules. Weekly, bi-weekly, seasonal. Call today for an appointment (401)787-2368 Lori (owner).

ELECTRICAL_________________________________

JADE ELECTRIC: Wiring, emergencies. Prompt and courteous. 8285908, 738-7835. Lic.# A1538. Insured.

RICHARD J. PIZZI Electrical Contractor: 550 Providence Street, West Warwick. Residential Wiring (home repairs). No job too small.

A145, insured. 580-8803.

FACSIMILE SERVICE ________________________

GARAGE DOORS ____________________________

PLUMBING & HEATING _____________________

HOME IMPROVEMENTS _____________________

A GOOD PLUMBER: Plumbing, heating, drain cleaning. 401-8082284. RI Lic. #MP002399. MA Lic. #30436.

CARR’S OVERHEAD DOOR, INC.: Residential and commercial garage doors & openers. Best prices, quality materials, factory authorized Lift Master and Wayne Dalton Dealers. Reg. #13612. 332 Nooseneck Hill Road, Exeter, RI (401) 397-6015.

LEWIS & CLARKE ENTERPRISES, INC.: New homes, additions, garages, kitchens, bathrooms, family rooms, roofs, and repairs. 3453227. RI Reg. #5646.

BILL’S REMODELING: Additions, Formica, finish work, custom built vanities, siding. No job too small. Bill Langlais 397-9256 after 5pm.

RI Registration #648.

STEVE’S BUILDING & REMODELING CO.: Interior, exterior remodeling. Additions, garages, kitchen/baths. Complete services.

Insured. RI Reg. #17997. Find us on Facebook. 392-3050. sbuilding1@verizon.net.

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FENCE INSTALLATION & REPAIR ___________

HEDGE AND SHRUB TRIMMING, weeding, mulching, aeration, over-seeding. Free Estimates. CALL PAUL, 401-332-4275.

VENTURA FENCE CO., INC.: Serving Rhode Island since 1975 for all your fencing needs. Insured. RI Reg #7260. Call anytime 821-7200.

FORCIER FENCE AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS: Installation and repairs. All fencing types. Now offering power washing - decks, sidewalks, siding, etc. RI Reg. #5690. Call 222-9757. Free estimates!

“Your quality alternative.” We won’t be knowingly undersold.

FINANCIAL SERVICES ______________________

MOFFITT & ASSOCIATES, LLC.: Financial Services and Investments, Retirement Planning and 401K rollovers. www.moffittassociates.com 1260 Main St. (Rte. 117), Coventry (401)828-0097.

FIREWOOD __________________________________

VERRIER TREE SERVICE, INC.: Kiln Dried Firewood, Cut & Split.

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ALL SEASONS LAWNCARE, INC.: Full Service Landscape Maintenance and Construction Company. From lawncare to installation of brick paver walkways and patios. 732-7993. RI Reg. #43492

LAUNDRY SERVICE _________________________

Let us wash, dry and fold your laundry. Only 99¢ per lb. Pick up and delivery available. THORPE’S LAUNDROMAT AND DRY CLEANING. 401-826-7158. 560 Providence Street, West Warwick.

MASONRY ___________________________________

B. TRAUTMAN MASONRY: Brick/block, stone, fireplaces, and masonry landscaping. Residential and commercial. RI Reg. #7933.

Visa and Mastercard accepted. 447-4645.

PEST CONTROL _____________________________

WINFIELD TERMITE & PEST CONTROL: All your pest needs. 8217800.

KENT COUNTY PEST CONTROL, LLC: Residential and Commercial.

Certified in Industrial, Structural and Health Related Pest Control.

100% Guaranteed. 401-569-0212.

JOHN P. KEOGH PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING: Electric sewer rooter service. Master Plumber Lic. #1881. 401-862-8810.

JACK KENNY PLUMBING & HEATING: Gas piping, new construction & repairs, etc. RI #MP1841, RI #MPF2564. Over 30 years experience.

Call 481-5086.

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DEPIETRO ROOFING, INC.: Specials Available. Quality work, free estimates. RI Reg. #22850. Call John 573-9328.

SEPTIC SYSTEMS ___________________________

TLC SEPTIC SYSTEMS: Design & Installation, Foundation Digging, Land Clearing & Grading. Class 1 License. Registered Contractor.

Free Estimates. Call 392-3300 or visit www.tlcrhodeisland.com.

TAX SERVICES ______________________________

VICTOR MOFFITT & CO., INC.: Bookkeeping, Tax Services for individuals and businesses, 40 years experience. 1260 Main St. (Rte. 117), Coventry. 828-2155. www.vmcri.com.

TILE INSTALLATION ___________________________ TSU CONSTRUCTION: Tile, Marble, Granite Installation. Reg. #8795. Call Charlie 556-8134.

TREE SERVICE ______________________________

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Real Estate What to do to prepare your garden for winter

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they settle in for the winter. Once

In fact, many gardening enthusiasts

garden soil is exposed, add a layer

typically cannot wait for the spring

of compost, leaves, aged manure,

thaw so they can spend the next

and, if necessary, lime, gently tilling it

several months tending to their plants

into the soil. According to the North

under the warm sun. But a gardener’s

Carolina Cooperative Extension, the

work is never truly done, and the work

only accurate way to determine if lawn

to make gardens stun in the spring actually begins during the preceding fall.

Preparing gardens for winter is an important step that can help homeowners ensure their gardens return to full strength in the spring.

The

tasks

necessary

to

prepare

gardens for winter may depend on what

homeowners

are

planting,

but the following are some general maintenance suggestions that can keep gardens safe this winter.

• Remove weeds and debris.

Weeds and debris are unsightly and detrimental to plant life in spring, but they also can be harmful in the winter.

Weeds and debris left to linger in

or garden soil needs lime is to test it.

Lime makes soil less acidic and reduces soil pH. Low soil pH makes it hard for certain plants to grow, but acidic soil is ideal when growing blueberries.

Test the soil for lime and amend it depending on what you hope to grow in the spring so it’s ready to thrive when winter ends.

• Remove dead or diseased plants.

Dead or diseased plants should not be left in the garden through the winter.

These plants can attract insects and are vulnerable to disease, which can make it hard for the garden to thrive in the spring.

• Protect fruit trees. If you have fruit trees, install mouse guards around the base to prevent mice and voles from

gardens through the winter provide

killing the trees over the winter. If left

overwintering spots for insects and can

to their own devices over the winter,

contribute to disease. So it’s imperative

mice and voles may eat the bark of fruit

that weeds and debris are removed

trees, killing the trees as a result. The

before the ground hardens in winter.

Farmer’s Almanac notes that mouse

Don’t wait until the ground hardens,

guards made of fine mesh hardware

as that can make it hard to remove the

cloth can effectively protect fruit trees

roots of weeds, adversely affecting the

from hungry mice and voles over the

garden as a result.

winter.

• Prepare the soil. The Farmer’s

A gardener’s work is never done, and

Almanac advises homeowners to

the work to create beautiful spring

gently till the soil in their gardens so

gardens begins in the fall.

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When the Great Fire finally was extinguished on Sept. 6, more than 80% of London was destroyed and 100,000 people were left homeless.

• On Sept. 3, 1939, Britain and France declare war on Germany. The first casualty of that declaration was the British ocean liner Athenia, which was sunk by a German U-30 submarine.

• On Sept. 6, 1943, a new high-speed train traveling between New York City and Washington, D.C., derails, killing 79 people and seriously injuring 100 more. The Congressional Limited traveled at a then-unprecedented speed of 65 mph.

• On Sept. 4, 1957, Arkansas Gov. Orval Faubus enlists the National Guard to prevent nine Black students from entering Central High School in Little Rock. The armed Arkansas militia troops surrounded the school while an angry crowd of some 400 whites jeered, booed and threatened to lynch the frightened teenagers.

• On Sept. 5, 1969, Lt. William Calley is charged with premeditated murder in the deaths of 109 Vietnamese civilians at My Lai in March 1968. Calley, a platoon leader, had led his men in a massacre that was only stopped when a pilot landed his helicopter between the Americans and the fleeing South Vietnamese.

• On Sept. 1, 1972, American chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer defeats Russian Boris Spassky during the World Chess Championship in Reykjavik, Iceland. Fischer became the first American to win the competition since its inception in 1866.

• On Aug. 31, 1997, shortly after midnight, Diana, Princess of Wales dies in a car crash in Paris. She was 36. Her boyfriend, the Egyptian-born socialite Dodi Fayed, and the driver of the car died as well. A swarm of paparazzi on motorcycles had been aggressively tailing their car. © 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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When I speak to him, he will stop barking, but he looks restless and whines. He doesn’t bark at strangers that we pass on our walks — just me and my husband. What is going on? — Sarah S., Burlington, Vermont DEAR SARAH: Artie is freaking out because he is familiar with you and your husband’s faces, and suddenly, without warning, those faces are gone!

He may rely on your faces for visual cues, like a smile or frown. The sudden change is unnerving him.

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Before putting on the mask, show it to Artie and let him sniff it. Carry a mask around the house, but don’t wear it; let it hang off of one ear, or wear it under your chin, so that Artie sees you with it regularly. The AKC even suggests taping a mask on the wall next to Artie’s food bowl, although if he shows signs of stress having it there, take it down and try something else.

Try using hand signals that correspond to the command or praise you want to give. This can help redirect his attention from your face and help him make the connection that you are still there and providing guidance.

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Ease off if he begins to act concerned or stressed.

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IT’S TIME TO PASS THE

NURSING HOME STAFFING AND QUALITY CARE ACT Rep. Patricia Serpa refuses to say whether she voted for a do nothing study instead of fixing the nursing home staffing crisis.

Recently, the Rhode Island House of Representatives had a historic chance to pass The Nursing Home Staffing and Quality Care Act that would give nursing home heroes and residents the staffing and support they desperately need during and after the COVID-pandemic. Instead they voted for a toothless study commission dominated by employers that will further kick the can down the road for at least a year. What’s worse, they conducted a voice vote so we have no record of how our State Reps voted.

Rep. Patricia Serpa refuses to tell her constituents whether she voted for safe staffing or another meaningless study commission. By refusing to stand up for nursing home heroes and residents, she is failing to solve the state’s staffing crisis that has cost lives and caused undue suffering.

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• For that matter, “The Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin had a snail named after him, the “Crikey steveirwini,” a rare species of tree snail with a khaki-colored shell discovered in 2009.

• Some 60% of human DNA is identical to that of a banana.

• The maddening but addictive Rubik’s Cube was created by accident. Professor of architecture Erno Rubik built a twistable box with colorful rows of labels on each side in an attempt to design blocks that could move without collapsing the entire structure. After rotating a few rows and mixing up the colors, the real challenge began: realigning the hues!

It took Rubik about a month to restore his cube to its original condition.

• “Slaughterhouse-Five” author Kurt Vonnegut was such a big fan of the TV series “Cheers” that he once told reporters he would rather have written scripts for the show than all his bestselling novels.

• Peppermint oil does a better job of promoting hair growth than hairgrowth medication.

• Speaking of hair, following the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, thousands of hairstylists and alpaca farmers donated over 19 warehouses worth of cut locks to absorb it.

• Looking for a possible reason to like Monday? It’s the least rainy day of the week. While the exact science behind this is unclear, researchers believe it’s likely due to the decrease in man-made pollution over the weekend.

• The tradition of knocking on wood for good luck originated with primitive pagans who tapped on trees to summon the protective spirits residing in them. *** Thought for the Day: “There are years that ask questions, and years that answer. “ — Zora Neale Hurston

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By Lucie Winborne

ATTENTION

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A Slower Pace Pandemic takes us far from the madding crowds

By DON FOWLER

Thomas Hardy took the title of his novel from a Thomas Gray poem, referring to “madding� as a state of frenzy, sort of like many of us are in these days. Most of us have lived far from that madding crowd for over four months now, and it is forcing a new mindset and lifestyle upon us.

My life was a continuous adventure within a madding/frenzied crowd, beginning with my youth where I attended overcrowded schools, and joined the Boy Scouts, YMCA, 4-H, and every youth organization in sight.

I ran a Boy Scout camp with over 1,000 campers a week, directed associations that required attendance at large meetings, national conventions and trade shows.

I wrote travel articles that took me on group tours and cruises to every continent except Antarctica.

And, for over 45 years wrote an entertainment column that took me to concerts, music festivals, restaurants, theatres and movie houses that put me smack dab in the middle of many madding crowds.

In my spare time, I sat among thousands of fans on frequent trips to Providence Bruins and Pawtucket Red Sox games.

And now, here I am, like many of you, social distancing, quarantining, and avoiding any gatherings of more than a few people.

Finding New Interests

Due to health issues, my wife is not physically active. She loves to read and do crossword puzzles, activities I have had little time for.

I now set aside time to read and do a puzzle every day.

Netflix has replaced sitting in a dark movie theatre.

Dining out was always an event we enjoyed doing together and with friends.

We now cook and take-out more often, and have recently turned to making reservations in advance and dining outside and inside, especially enjoying discovering new ethnic restaurants.

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Communication During COVID Summer is a time, especially in New England, where most of us spent more time outdoors, travel on vacations and spend time with friends and family.

This summer is different as many of us cannot spend time in person with our family and loved ones and if we do it 6 feet apart. It is so important to communicate effectively especially during this time when we need our connections now more than ever before.

And some of those connections are challenging to deal with.

Through my work and my own experience, these are my five ways to deal with people who are challenging:

1. Understand the behavior – It is not easy to be kind and understanding

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when people close to you, hurt, annoy and anger you. This is where you can use your objective view and see them from a distance, from an unemotional lense.

This helps you to depersonalize the behavior even though it affects you.

State your truth – State in a kind way how this behavior and words affects you. Use I statements without blaming the person. Let them know how you feel but do this for you to stay in your truth.

Accept that the behavior may not change – This is a tough one but when you accept the behavior, you avoid being triggered and taking it personally.

(However, this does not apply to abusive behaviors that negatively affect youwhich is where professional help may be needed.)

Change your perception or attitude or situation. When the behavior is not abusive or destructive as described above, change how you view it. Become an observer. Ask yourself, if this affecting me long term? Is this annoying to me but not hurtful? Can I learn to accept that this behavior is the way that person copes with anger and fear or this is part of their personality? And lastly, can I change my view so that I can be with this person without triggering them or being triggered? Ask yourself what you can learn from them to help you deal with other similar situations.

See the person in the best light. Remember times when that person has been at their best and try to create those types of situations when you are with them. That means avoiding statements and actions that you know will trigger the behavior you want to avoid.

This is a challenging time for us all and emotions can run high. These steps have helped me tremendously in dealing difficult moments with those special people in my life and has allowed me to appreciate the good side.

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A survey from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service found that more than 45 million people in the United States watch birds around their homes and away from home every year.

While statistics aren’t as current in Canada as they are in the United States, past studies have indicated birding is wildly popular among Canadians, with roughly 30 percent going wildlife-viewing while on out-of-town trips of one or more nights. That positively affects the economy, contributing billions of dollars to the tourism industry in both the U.S. and Canada every year.

While birding trips can help birdwatching enthusiasts see birds they otherwise may never see in person, bird feeders can be a great way to bring more birds into your own backyard. Choice of bird feeder can affect just which birds come to your back yard, and the following are some bird feeder options for birding enthusiasts to consider. • Window feeders: Small and easily attached to windows with suction cups, window feeders are easy to maintain and bring birds right to your window. Birds that visit window feeders stand in the seed while feeding, so they must be cleaned and refilled on a daily basis. • Tray or platform feeders: The online birding resource All About Birds (allaboutbirds. org) notes that tray feeders attract the widest variety of seed-eating feeder birds. That makes them ideal for birding enthusiasts who want to attract a variety of birds to their properties. Tray feeders are simply platforms that hold seed and provide a place for birds to stand while they eat. All About Birds recommends tray feeders with screened, rather than solid, bottoms, as these trays promote complete drainage. Frequent cleaning is necessary with tray feeders, as bird droppings can quickly soil seed. • Hopper or house feeders: These feeders are enclosed and feed seed out through the bottom. Hopper feeders are great for people who do not want to be bother with daily maintenance, as they can hold several pounds of food at one time, greatly reducing the number of times homeowners will need to refill them. In addition, hopper feed-

ers don’t need to be cleaned as often as other feeders.

However, All About Birds notes that hopper feeders, which need to be thoroughly cleaned roughly once per month, are harder to clean than other feeders. • Tube feeders: Tube feeders deliver seeds to birds through screens or ports. Small perches attract birds to tube feeders, making these ideal for small birds. Some tube feeders contain perches designed for birds that can feed upside down, potentially attracting a greater variety of birds to your backyard.

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Sourdough and Pickle Cakes New hobbies and interests combate bordom and uncertainty The stay-at-home mandate put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic has brought us the phrase “Quarantine 15.” Much like the Freshman 15 of college days, it refers to the weight gain that results from a drastic change in someone’s lifestyle.

Spend even a short amount of time on social media these days and you’ll see that many people are in their kitchens far more often than before the pandemic. If you weren’t tempted to go there on your own, the photos of the culinary creations folks are posting will make your own kitchen hard to resist.

I’ve never been much of a cook or baker. My mother set the bar so high that I figured it wasn’t even worth trying to follow in her footsteps. But I enjoy looking at what my Facebook friends are up to these days. Several of my male high school classmates are particularly prolific. While I’d expect them to be making some hearty fare for main courses, they seem to be putting as much time and effort into their desserts.

TV commercials have also taken note of the baking trend, and one trend in particular appears in several ads. “Why is everyone making sourdough now?” wonders an AT&T agent who is discussing upgrading to 5G with a client. Of course, it has nothing to do with 5G, but it’s a great topical comment from the ad’s creative director.

A GEICO ad has been updated with a casual reference to this trend. A mother calls her son on his cell phone. She’s working on a jigsaw puzzle; he’s fending off multiple at-

tackers as he waits for a helicopter to rescue him from a rooftop. Inserted into this latest version is the mom’s comment: “Your father’s learning to make sourdough.” In the original call in this campaign, she tells the son his father is researching genealogy. You can count on an ad agency creative to keep on top of the latest trends.

These commercials reflect a public fascination with sourdough during the pandemic. Google searches for “bread” recently hit all-time highs. For a period of time, a craft brewery in Toronto was giving away its sourdough starter for free with local beer deliveries, claiming to have passed out over 300 starters in a two week period in April.

Maybe it’s a consequence of cabin fever and boredom.

Watching loaves of bread rise ever so slowly must be at least as interesting as watching paint dry. Apparently there’s some science behind it. “Eating carbohydrate foods like bread stimulates insulin, which raises the uptake by the brain of the essential amino acid, tryptophan,” according to a professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Toronto. Tryptophan increases production of serotonin, which helps calm you in stressful times. Being able to eat more bread guilt-free might almost be worth being stuck at home.

Just sayin’.

Another trend keeping folks tethered to their kitchens is cakes baked in unusual shapes. A New York Times article showed us cakes shaped and iced so realistically that you’d swear they are something else. The pickle cake was especially convincing, as were the onion and the cheeseburger

slider. Times reporter Taylor Lorenz cited Natalie Sideserf, owner of Sideserf Cake Studio in Austin, Texas, who says many hyper-realistic cakes are made using fondant—a mix of sugar, water, gelatin and vegetable shortening, but claims she prefers to use chocolate molds.

According to Lorenz, social media is filled with “hyperrealistic cake slicing videos.” The popularity of these videos seems to confirm the cabin fever/boredom explanation.

Folks who have no interest in baking things themselves will sit transfixed in front of their computer screens, mesmerized by someone else slicing a bar of soap or a roll of toilet paper, only to reveal a cake inside.

For my part, I’d rather eat one of these marvels—whether it’s sourdough or a pickle cake—than watch it being made or sliced. So far, I haven’t found anyone who lives close enough to us to drop off any baked creations on our doorstep. If you’ve made something you’re willing to share, email me for my address. Just don’t expect me to make a video of us slicing it.

Copyright 2020 Business Theatre Unlimited Elaine M. Decker’s newest book is Retirement Downsizing—A Humorous Guide. Her other books include Retirement Sparks, Retirement Sparks Again, Retirement Sparks Redux and CANCER: A Coping Guide. Her essays appear in the anthologies: 80 Things To Do When You Turn 80 and 70 Things To Do When You Turn 70. All are available on Amazon.com. Contact her at: emdecker@ix.netcom.com

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THE 2020 ELECTION DELUGE

How I learned to hate presidential year political ads and love the day after the election I have a theory. Not only should we designate Election Day as a national holiday, but we should also declare the day AFTER THE ELECTION as a National Day of Recuperation from Campaign Advertising Fatigue.

My proposal comes into sharper focus as we center our attention ONLY on the presidential race.

As we approach 60 days before Election Day on November 3, we the voters will be subjected to thousands of political ads extolling the virtues and qualifications of each candidate and promoting their visions for the nation over the next four years. Unfortunately, a significant selection of these political exhortations will be negative in their approach.

Whether it’s print or broadcast media, radio or cable news, or social media platforms, we will not be able to escape the increasingly frantic assaults on our time mounted by armies of talking heads enlisted for battle in campaign spots.

Wherever you fall on the right

to left political spectrum (or left to right if you prefer), the last days of our quadrennial presidential election cycle will resemble a furious home stretch run by two horses straining to reach the finish line at the Kentucky Derby. This wildly expensive mad dash to the electoral wire is particularly baffling, considering most public opinion polls estimate that approximately 90 percent of the estimated 140 million voters have already made up their minds as to their candidate of choice. If these estimates are valid, it means that 2020 presidential candidates will spend HUGE amounts of money pursuing that elusive ten percent of undecided ballot casters with all the urgency of a hungry wolf on the prowl for its next meal.

According to Forbes magazine, advertising dollars for the 2020 presidential election cycle could exceed the $6.3 BILLION expended in 2016, up to a range of $10 BILLION this year. If you think about it, $10 billion could

fund the annual budget for a small country. Be assured, however, that the corporate media beneficiaries of this advertising bonanza will not be complaining, nor will they be expressing any concern for the financial stability of that mythical tiny nation.

The latest billion-dollar torrent of funding into political campaigns was unleashed in the somewhat curious, and still controversial, 2010 Supreme Court 5-4 split Citizens United decision. The decision held that unlimited corporate spending in a political campaign is considered to be free speech under the First Amendment to the Constitution.

As a result, special interests and political action committees (PACs whose donors may remain shielded from public disclosure) pour millions of dollars into the coffers of their preferred candidates for messaging.

Justified or not, this financial arrangement creates an illusion of a quid pro quo agreement for the winning candidate to promote

donors’ agendas. In the opinion of some political observers, this decision has resulted in skewering of the electoral process towards wealthier interests.

Regardless of your opinion about Citizens United, its impact is not subject to dispute. The Supreme Court ruling propelled campaign fundraising into the next level of the political financing stratosphere. As a consequence, in the next 60 odd days before the presidential election it will be virtually impossible to access any type of media or communications without being subjected to campaign advertising.

By the time we reach the final seven to 10 days before the election, we will be suffering from a malady known as Presidential Campaign Advertising Fatigue.

Unless you plan to cut yourself off from the outside world and take up residence in a cloistered monastery, this condition is inevitable.

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In any case, Happy Unofficial National Day of Recuperation from Campaign Advertising Day in advance of November 3.

CORRECTION: In the July 2020 column, “Coming to America-The Italian Migration,” I erroneously listed the Town of Teano, Italy as being located in the province of Caserta, Calabria. Teano is located in Caserta, Compania.

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Great-tasting foods like pork and pulses can be combined to bring families together with quality nutrition, which helps bodies survive and thrive.

Pulses are the nutritionally dense, edible seeds of legumes including dry peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas.

Together with pork, this pairing provides critical nutrients to support weight management and immune function, along with plenty of protein – providing all nine essential amino acids – fiber, B vitamins, zinc, iron, potassium, selenium and folate.

As part of the Powerful Pairings initiative, launched by the National Pork Board and USA Pulses in an effort to promote pairing whole foods to bring taste, balance and nutrition to the center of the plate, these recipes for Green Chili Jack Smash Burgers, Cuban Black Beans and Pork Chops with Smashed Yellow Peas and Black-Eyed Pea Gravy encourage a nutritious way to enjoy fresh taste.

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Green Chili Jack Smash Burgers

Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board and USA Pulses Servings: 4 Burger Patties: 1 pound ground pork 4 tablespoons red onion, scrubbed with vegetable brush under

running water and finely minced 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder 1 cup cooked black-eyed peas, drained 1 teaspoon salt, plus additional, to taste 4 slices Jack cheese Caramelized Onions: 2 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, scrubbed with vegetable brush under running water and sliced thin 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt Charred Green Chili Mayo: 1 can (3 ounces) diced green chilies 2/3 cup mayonnaise

1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 green onions, gently rubbed under cold running water and finely sliced 1/4 cup cilantro, gently rubbed under cold running water and chopped

4 hamburger buns 1 avocado, peeled and sliced 1/2 head lettuce, gently rubbed under cold running water In large bowl, mix ground pork, onion, garlic and chili powders. Add black-eyed peas and salt; mix well. Form into four loosely packed balls and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

To make Caramelized Onions: In large skillet over medium-high heat, warm butter. Add onions, water and salt; cook, stirring, until onions soften and turn golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

To make Charred Green Chili Mayo: Place green chilies in hot cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, turning, until chilies begin to soften and turn black.

Remove from heat and place in small bowl. Add mayonnaise, garlic and lime juice; whisk to blend. Add green onions and cilantro; stir well and refrigerate.

To make burgers: Warm cast iron or nonstick griddle pan over medium-high heat. Place pork balls on hot skillet; flatten with heavy metal spatula. Season with salt, to taste. Cook approximately 3 minutes; flip and cook 2-3 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145 F. Lightly toast buns. Place each burger on toasted bun with slice of cheese, Caramelized Onions, Charred Green Chili Mayo, avocado and lettuce.

Pork Chops with Smashed Yellow Peas and Black-Eyed Pea Gravy Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board and USA Pulses Servings: 4 2 cups yellow split peas, cooked and drained 1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, softened butter, divided 1/4 cup cream 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus additional, to taste 4 pork chops pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, gently rubbed under cold running water and diced 1 can black-eyed peas with juice 1/8 cup flour 1 cup milk In medium bowl, use fork or potato masher to mash peas. Stir in 1/4 cup butter, cream and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Season pork chops with additional salt and pepper, to taste.

In large skillet, warm oil over medium heat. Add pork chops to pan and cook approximately 4 minutes per side, or until they reach internal temperature of 145 F. Remove pork chops from pan; keep warm.

In same pan, add remaining butter, onion and black-eyed peas. Cook 2-3 minutes until warm throughout, scraping pan. Add flour and season with salt and pepper, to taste. While stirring, slowly add milk.

Serve mashed peas topped with pork chops and black-eyed pea gravy.

Pork Chops with Smashed Yellow Peas and Black-Eyed Pea Gravy

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Cuban Black Beans

Recipe courtesy of Carolina Molea on behalf of the National Pork Board and USA Pulses Serving: 6 1 quart water 1 green bell pepper, scrubbed with vegetable brush under running water and diced, divided 4 cloves garlic, peeled, divided 1 cup dried black beans, rinsed and soaked overnight 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 slices bacon, diced 1/2 Spanish onion, scrubbed with vegetable brush under running water and diced 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon light brown sugar Fill large pot with water. Add 1/2 diced green pepper, two garlic cloves, beans and bay leaf.

Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour.

In skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil. Add bacon; cook, turning, until bacon starts to brown, about 2 minutes. Add remaining green pepper and onion; cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.

Chop remaining garlic cloves. Add to skillet with oregano, cumin and black pepper. Stir 1 minute. Pour in vinegar, scraping browned bits from bottom of pan with wooden spoon.

When beans are cooked, discard bay leaf.

Transfer 1 cup beans to blender; blend to make paste. Return blended beans to large pot. Add bacon mixture and sugar. Stir well; bring to boil over medium heat. Lower heat, simmer and cook, uncovered, 20 minutes, skimming foam from top.

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- Aching Annie Dear Annie, According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, acupuncture is a viable way to fight arthritis pain and can help with a variety of other health conditions too.

First used in China more than 2,000 years ago, acupuncture was introduced in the United States in the early 1970s and has grown increasingly popular as more and more patients, dissatisfied with traditional medicine, are opting for it.

While acupuncture isn’t a cure-all treatment, it is a safe, drug-free option for relieving many different types of pain including osteoarthritis, lower back pain, neck pain, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, postoperative pain, tennis elbow, carpel tunnel syndrome, dental pain and more. Studies also show that it can be helpful in treating asthma, depression, digestive disorders and addictions, and can even alleviate nausea caused by chemotherapy or anesthesia.

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However, today most U.S. medical doctors tend to believe that acupuncture works because it stimulates the nerves causing the release of endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkiller hormones. It’s also shown to increase blood circulation, decrease inflammation and stimulate the immune system.

If the thought of getting needles stuck into your body makes you a little queasy, you’ll be happy to know that an acupuncture treatment is nothing like getting a shot. In fact, it’s quite relaxing. Here are some important points to know.

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Once the needle is in place, however, you may feel a tingling sensation, numbness, mild pressure or warmth.

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After placement, the needles are sometimes twirled or manipulated, or stimulated with electricity or heat.

• Treatments: How many treatments you’ll need will depend on the severity of your condition – 12 treatments is very common. It’s also important to know that acupuncture can be used in conjunction with other conventional medical treatments, or by itself.

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